Sunday, May 1, 2016

Guest Experience Highlight: Alison Langevad

Recently photographer, Alison Langevad paid us a visit at Rhino River Lodge. Here she shares with us some of the stunning photos that she captured during her stay with us.

We asked Alison to tell us a little bit about her photography:
"I enjoy both sport and wildlife photography. I first became interested in
wildlife photography in 1995 while visiting Africa. My husband and I traveled
extensively through Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Uganda. We were fortunate
enough to spend time with the Mountain Gorillas in Zaire, and so my passion for
African Wildlife and its conservation began. We have since enjoyed the
splendours of Botswana, Namibia and most recently South Africa. For me, Africa
has a way of reaching deep into my soul and through photography I hope to share
this. I sell stunning images on my website www.alisonlangevad.com and have a
Facebook page Alison Langevad Photography so people can indulge themselves a
little each day."

Alison found Rhino River Lodge through the recommendation of a friend, "I connected through social media with a local photographer. After a trip last
year where we spent a short amount of time in KwaZulu Natal then left for Kenya
and Tanzania, he wrote me this most amazing long email of all the reasons we
should of stayed longer in South Africa. He described all the wonderful places
close by we could of explored and suggested them for the future. It's people who
are passionate about where they live that do the best promoting. Word of mouth
is invaluable and now after such a wonderful stay at Rhino River, we can do the
same."

We asked Alison to share her favourite memory from her stay at Rhino River Lodge, "My favourite memory would be the look on ranger Ryan Andraos’ face when we found the
elephants. He was such a fantastic guide. They hadn’t been seen for a long time
and we found them on his birthday. It was a great, light-hearted afternoon."

We asked Alison if she had a favorite safari subject to photograph, "I don’t actually have a favourite animal to photograph. I enjoy moments rather
than things in particular. This makes every day on safari a good day because I’m
never disappointed."

Alison shared her advice for taking great photographs on safari, "The best thing you can do to get great shots while on safari is give yourself
time. It’s not about the equipment because it is quite easy to get up close.
It’s about having enough days to discover these wonderful creatures and then
allowing the extra time to watch things unfold. We have learnt over the years to
stop dashing around and spend longer in each place. We had enough nights at
Rhino River Lodge to enjoy amazing sighting and indulge in our guides deep pit
of knowledge, and could of easily stayed longer."

Thanks very much to Alison for sharing her experiences and gorgeous shots. Make sure to check out her website and facebook page for more of her photos.

About Me

Our intimate and exclusive lodge is set in the very heart of Zululand against the backdrop of the lovely Lebombo Mountains. Come and join us for a unique bush experience on our private game reserve near Hluhluwe and Mkuze. Feel the weight being lifted from your shoulders from the moment you arrive. Breathe in the fresh aromatic air of the bushveld and feel the pressures of the outside world draining from your being. Heal your soul with starlit nights around the campfire and walk where only animals have trodden for years.